What type of reinforcement schedule is administered when the first response after random periods of time have elapsed is reinforced?
A) Fixed ratio
B) Fixed interval
C) Variable interval
D) Variable ratio
E) Continuous reinforcement

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This is an example of a variable interval reinforcement schedule. The reinforcement is based on the time that has elapsed since the last reinforcement, but the length of time is variable, making it a variable interval schedule.

What Type of Reinforcement Schedule Is Administered When the First